Welcome to
FASCIA INTEGRATION
Immersive Retreats for Structural Integration practitioners
About
At Fascia Integration, we create transformative learning experiences for Structural Integration practitioners. Through thoughtfully curated retreats led by extraordinary teachers, we provide yearly opportunities to deepen theoretical knowledge and hands-on skills, while fostering meaningful connections among practitioners. Our programs combine education with embodiment practices — movement, meditation, nature walks, and nourishing meals — to support both professional growth and personal well-being. We aim to cultivate a vibrant, collaborative community dedicated to exploring the body’s innate capacity for integration, resilience, and ease.
Upcoming Events
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ALL ABOUT THE RETREAT
June, 14th 5:00 - 6:00 pm CET
An online conversation with
Bert Schmitz and Maria Chiara Mezzadri
Here we addressed all aspects of the retreat ‘The Way of Fascia’ (16 - 20 September): from content, to logistics, you’ll find here useful information to prepare your journey.
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THE WAY OF FASCIA
September, 16th to 20th
A 5 day retreat in Portugal led by
Bert Schmitz
With over 40 years of experience as an Advanced Rolfing® Practitioner, Psychologist and Psychotherapist, Mindfulness Trainer, EGSI Faculty member.
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SI STORIES
July, 12th 6:00 - 7:00 pm CET
An online conversation with
Fulvio Faudella
SI Practitioner and Instructor, Advisory Board Member of the European Guild for Structural Integration, former Dancer.
Our next retreat
THE WAY OF FASCIA
Designed and facilitated by Bert Schmitz in collaboration with Fascia Integration
16 to 20 SEPTEMBER 2026
This retreat is conceived as a 5 day inner journey, inviting participants to experience the connection between body, consciousness, and space within the context of Structural Integration. The retreat explores the perceptual, relational, and embodied foundations that bring clarity and depth to this work. These are the inner skills that shape how we touch, how we perceive, and how we meet another human being. Because Structural Integration is not only what you touch — it’s how you perceive while touching.
WHAT YOU WILL DEVELOP
Through mindful awareness, guided movement, theory, touch and dialogue, we explore fascia as a dynamic field of perception — a place where form and formlessness, structure and experience, practitioner and client meet.
Through fasciategrity-inspired touch and felt-sense movement, we enter the quiet places where safety returns, coherence gathers, and new possibilities begin to organize themselves.
We will explore Felt-sense: a bodily-felt, holistic quality that carries implicit meaning about a situation. More than a sensation, it is the organism’s integrated knowing before it becomes conceptual.
You will leave with the embodied sense of fascia as a companion—an ever-forming matrix carrying the possibility of new beginnings, quiet reorientations, and the slow stitching together of things once split.
INVITATION
‘The Way of Fascia’ is for practitioners who sense that the next step in their development lies in refining perception — cultivating clarity, listening and coherence between perception and action.
Leading teacher
BERT SCHMITZ
Psychologist, Psychotherapist, Mindfulness trainer, and Advanced Rolfing® practitioner with over 40 years of international experience in Italy, Switzerland, and the Netherlands.
Bert co-developed the Bodymindfulness method, integrating Mindfulness and body-oriented approaches, and teaches internationally through workshops and training programs.
Currently based in Haelen (The Netherlands), he runs a psychotherapeutic practice and is on the faculty of the European Guild for Structural Integration, where he oversees clinical and neuropsychological training. He also teaches psychosocial knowledge courses for healthcare providers and offers Mindfulness programs.
His personal and professional path has been shaped by studies in psychology, long-term meditation practice, and transformative encounters with leading figures in Psychology, Mindfulness, and Bodywork.
Bert will be the lead instructor for the retreat, contributing his extensive knowledge and experience in Structural Integration. In addition to the core teaching, he will guide optional evening meditations designed to support reflection, integration, and embodied understanding.
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‘Structural Integration, as developed by Ida Rolf, finds its home in the lineage of transformational explorations within the realms of holistic wisdom.
It invites us into a paradigm shift, from a subject – object way of seeing to a co-creative meeting of consciousness fields.
It is a movement from thingness to suchness, from the laws of old physics to the living dynamics of new physics.As practitioners, we are not merely bodyworkers applying a method.
By aligning the body in its natural gravitational polarity, we open the human energy field to an intentional flow within its transformational matrix. In this space, the therapeutic relationship becomes a shared field of open awareness — a meeting of presence that is co-creative and alive.This work becomes an art in itself.
It asks to be nourished by presence, and guided by compassion —
for those we accompany, and for ourselves.’
Loural Ecovillage Portugal
Nestled in the mountains of central Portugal and surrounded by stunning, unspoiled nature, this unique facility provides the perfect environment for deep learning, personal restoration, and integration. With several accommodation options — from shared tents to private rooms — it can comfortably meet different needs and preferences.
What’s included
Theory and Hands-on Practice
Mornings and afternoon sessions of 3 hours each dedicated to build knowledge and practical skills to enrich your SI practice.
Food and facilities
Throughout the retreat, a dedicated chef will prepare three nourishing meals each day, using vegetables and fruits freshly picked from Loural’s own permaculture gardens. Participants are welcome to enjoy the entire property: a spacious, light-filled studio, swimming pool and sauna, beautiful trails across the land, and reliable Wi-Fi for those who need to stay connected.
Optional classes
We will be offering Feldenkrais classes, Meditation and Nature Walks to enhance focus and integration to your daily experience.
Pricing
Triple Tent
If you want to experience Loural’s Nature at its fullest and you don’t mind sharing, this triple tent option at our Glamping site is for you.
PRICE: €1200 (all inclusive: workshop, accommodation and meals)
Deposit €400 to secure your spot.
Double Room
If you prefer retreating inside at night and you don’t mind sharing, book one of our comfortable double rooms with shared bathroom.
PRICE: €1320 (all inclusive: workshop, accommodation and meals)
Deposit €500 to secure your spot.
Single Room
If you prefer retreating at night and enjoy full privacy, our single rooms with private or shared bathroom is the best option for you.
PRICE: €1440 (all inclusive: workshop, accommodation and meals)
Deposit €600 to secure your spot.
Where
Address: Loural Ecovillage, Aldeia Velha, Colmeal, Góis, 3330-072, Portugal
Let us know if you are coming on your own or if you need help to arrive here; we advise you to fly to Porto, which is closer to the location and from there we can organise a shuttle bus, if needed (not included in the costs of the retreat). Please do get in touch to discuss transportation and we will help you finding the best route.
Frequently Asked Questions
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The best way to contact us is by sending an email to info@fasciaintegration.com or using our contact form at the top of the page. You can also send us a Whatsapp message to this number: +351926866414.
We’ll reply promptly during our working hours (Monday–Friday until 6 PM CET), as we rest on evenings and weekends.
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We organise retreats and workshops for Structural Integration practitioners and bodywork professionals. We mostly work in collaboration with the stunning Loural Ecovillage in Portugal, but are also open to collaborate with other venues.
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Our prices include all classes and experiences, lodging and meals, and the usage of all facilities. We provide a whole inclusive journey for you, so that when you’ll be here, we will take care of all your needs and you’ll be able to learn and integrate in a deeply nourishing environment.
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Once your deposit is confirmed, the remaining balance should be paid no later than July, 16th 2026. You will receive a reminder with the payment details and the exact due date to make the process smooth and stress-free.
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We understand that unexpected situations can arise. If you need to cancel your participation, the following policy applies:
Finding a replacement
If you find someone to take your place, we are happy to transfer your booking to them at no additional cost (with prior approval).Cancellation terms
Before July, 16th 2026: Full refund including the deposit.
Between July, 17th and August, 16th 2026: The remaining balance will be refunded, but the deposit is non-refundable.
After August, 16th 2026: No refunds will be issued.
If we cancel the retreat
In the unlikely event that we must cancel the retreat, all payments (including the deposit) will be refunded in full. Travel expenses remain the participant’s responsibility.Travel insurance
We highly recommend purchasing travel insurance to protect yourself in case of unexpected changes. -
Absolutely! If you have any questions and prefer to talk them through, we are happy to schedule a call with you. Send us a Whatsapp message to +351926866414 and we’ll find the time to do so.
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Our chefs will prepare 3 daily meals using mostly organic and locally sourced ingredients. Please, do communicate to us any intolerances and allergies that concern you, and we will have everything organised for you to enjoy the culinary journey as well!
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